Principal Researcher – CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) Evaluations
Quick answer
American Institutes for Research (AIR) is hiring a remote Principal Researcher – CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) Evaluations (US-based) paying $150k - $180k to lead business development and evaluations of Medicare payment and service delivery models.
- Role
- Principal Researcher – CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) Evaluations
- Organization
- American Institutes for Research (AIR)
- Location
- Arlington, Virginia, or remote within the United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $150,000 - $180,000 USD
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
Join AIR as a Principal Researcher – CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) Evaluations with our Healthcare Innovations team. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States or from one of our U.S. office locations.
What you'll do
- Lead business development activities for CMS and CMMI, including capture planning, client engagement, opportunity shaping, proposal development, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Serve as Project Director or senior evaluation leader for complex evaluations of Medicare payment and service delivery models, overseeing all aspects of project execution, quality, staffing, client relationships, and strategic direction.
- Provide senior technical leadership for evaluations of CMMI models and demonstrations, including technical expertise with quasi-experimental designs, mixed-methods research, Medicare and/or Medicaid claims analyses, beneficiary and provider outcomes, and sub-group analyses.
- Effectively coach and manage others to promote their development; set developmental goals and measurements for staff.
- Foster an environment that values a wide range of perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and individual strengths.
What it takes
- Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience managing and conducting research or related work or Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
- Served in a leadership role (e.g., Project Director, Deputy Project Director, Technical Director, Task Lead, or similar) on one or more CMMI model evaluation contracts.
- Demonstrated success leading or contributing to winning proposals for CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS agencies.
- Extensive knowledge of Medicare payment policy, Medicare Advantage, and/or Medicaid.
- Knowledge of Medicare claims, provider claims, survey data, and publicly available datasets.
What you'll bring
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job can be done remotely within the United States or from one of AIR's U.S. office locations.
What is the compensation range?
The anticipated annual salary range is $150,000 - $180,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related field with at least 7 years of relevant work experience, or a Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
How do I apply?
Please apply through the AIR recruitment process.
Is the job remote?
The job can be done remotely within the United States or from one of AIR's U.S. office locations.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Institutes for Research (AIR)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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